3.40 How to Get Started with an Exercise Routine
In this HeartStrong.com video/article, we are going to help you figure out how to get yourself going on a regular exercise routine that is right for you, enjoyable and something you can keep up for the rest of your life.
No matter how you do it, increasing your physical activity takes time and effort, but it does not have to be painful or something you dread if you have the right mindset and approach physical activity the right way.
Here are the steps to take as you begin:
- Talk to your doctor
- Assess your fitness level
- Figure out exercises or activities that you love
- Gather equipment
- Make a schedule